Hiring based on "connections" could be the ruin of companies: While commuters were gasping for air in the dark,

While commuters were gasping for air in the dark, some fainted and had to go to the hospital for train service breakdown 3 times this week, SMRT chief executive Saw Phaik Hwa must have been enjoying her Christmas preparations at home or travelling in comfort in her limo. 3 times too many! I totally agree that she should resign. Many people get their jobs through "connections". But to get the top jobs or to get a top scholarship, you have to parents who are rich or in the right social circle help get them the job. I don't know how the SMRT chief executive got her job but, clearly, she has failed in meeting basic expectations, i.e. to have train service running as scheduled. Hiring people based on connections instead of merit is like buying Victoria's Secrets bras: looks good in theory but not any good in reality!